This lemon cream is similar to lemon curd but smoother and quite possibly more delicious.
Ryon’s brother and family left this week. They were here for 8ish days and it was just no stop while they were here. The kids played all day and we did a bunch of tourist-y things together. We went to the beach twice, we went to the aquarium, we toured the Lexington, we went to San Antonio for the day, we had Avery’s birthday party. I absolutely loved having them here. It was nice to have a big group of people to cook for too. But the day they left, I powered down. I woke up super early to see them off, went back to bed and stayed in bed the entire day.
Well, not the ENTIRE day. I took the kids to school and picked them up. And fed them. And that’s about it.
And then I started thinking about my mommas birthday that was in a few days. I got her a small present but she wanted to go shopping without the kids for her birthday. Well, helllllo, I can’t say no to that! Ryon watched the kiddos Saturday morning and we headed off to shop the day away.
We started at World Market and OHMYGAH it was so nice to be able to shop without having to ask the kids to be quiet, or put back things they grabbed or take 134353 bathroom breaks just so they can get out of the cart for a hot minute. We were actually able to LOOK AT STUFF. It was nice and I enjoyed every.single.minute.
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We headed to another store and as soon as I walked in the door I was annoyed. The store was packed with people. And kids. So many babies. I made the best of it and browsed around a bit. I grabbed a few things to try on and then went and stood in line for the dressing rooms. A line. To try on clothes. I just shook my head and sucked it up. And then I became even more annoyed when the ladies already in the dressing rooms started using the sales people as personal shoppers. Even the sales lady was annoyed. Oh and of course there was a tired baby crying behind me. [Not that I mind crying babies. I actually wanted to scoop him up and rock him to sleep right there. In the dressing room line.]
After what seemed like an hour [see 15 minutes maybe] I was finally able to snag a dressing room. And nothing fit right. I was ready to toss in the towel and just head home.
I did end up with a pair of shoes that I’m not telling Ryon about [love youuuu] and my mom got a bunch of new clothes. And two new pairs of shoes. And we may have matching shoes now, but that’s totally acceptable right? To have the same shoes as your mom? You really don’t have to answer that. I know the answer. I’m getting old.
We ended up ordering in some food for dinner and had cake after. Ryley helped nemaw [see: how my kids say grandma] blow out her candles and we all went home and to bed early. And you know what my mom got for her birthday? A bike. One of those cool old school cruiser bikes. She has been wanting one for awhile now and we found one that was on sale. And guess what she says I need for mother’s day? THE SAME BIKE. Maybe we can wear our new shoes while riding our matching bikes. Then we can come home, have a cup of tea and watch Murder She Wrote. I’m actually ok with that whole scenario.
Lemon Cream
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- 1/3 cup of lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- ice for cooling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Notes
Can be used for up to 3 days if placed in the fridge.
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Susan the farm quilter says
Sounds like you needed the break with your mom!!! Even fun is exhausting!!! I went shopping a few years ago with my MIL and I found I purse that I loved…she loved it too and bought the identical purse!! I love to be “twins” with her! My mom used to buy the same things I did and I find that my daughters influence my choices as well. I think it is a way to reinforce our connection with those we love!
Kelley says
That’s a great way to look at it! Love it!
Beth Tinker says
I can’t wait to try the recipe….and my mom and I have several pairs of the same shoes. 😉
Kelley says
Haha! That’s awesome Beth! We do too, but this was the first time we bought the same shoes at the same time. lol. Hope you enjoy the lemon cream!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
Whooooa, I need this now! I love lemon curd and I love heavy whipping cream so this is perfect!!
Kelley says
Oh yes.. it’s the best! So smooth and creamy!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Shopping kidless is the best! I love world market!
Loving this lemon cream!
Kelley says
I agree.. it’s the best! I miss them a bit though. Just a bit 🙂
Beth says
Oh gosh! Quite the day! Now you have me thinking about browsing world market online.. too bad I don’t have a real store to go to!
Kelley says
Oh boo!! World Market is the best! I love browsing the store. Hope you can find some deals online though 🙂
Roxana says
I love lemon! I would probably put this on everything! 😉
Kelley says
haha! I did! 😀
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
Oh wow, must try this out, it looks so delicious! (PS it’s totally cool to have the same shoes as your mom!)
Kelley says
haha!! Thanks Andi! I was worried about the shoes! 😀
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
Oh my gosh, sounds like you and your mom had a blast! And HOW COOL that she got one of those old school bikes! I think they are so cute. You should totally get one to match. 🙂 And this lemon cream! I want to slather this on a big ole stack of pancakes!
Kelley says
It was a great birthday for sure! I do have a matching bike.. haha! It was an early mothers day gift 🙂
[email protected] says
GIRL!!! I wanna eat this lemon cream on everything!!!!
Kelley says
It’s good. I’ve tried it.. on everything! haha!
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
This recipe looks amazing! I could see myself using it to dip fruit in or drizzle it on a slice of pound cake. Mmm!
Kelley says
mmm.. that sounds wonderful!
Beverley Wright says
I’m a nut for anything lemon and this sounds great! Tell me, do you whip the cream and then fold into the rest or is the cream in liquid form? Thanks Bev
Kelley says
Nope – no whipping. Just fold it into the lemon mixture. Hope you enjoy Beverley!
Arion says
I love this recipe! My sons 7th birthday party is tomorrow and I’m filling the middle of a double decker white/butter cake with this, just doubled the recipe. Super excited! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Kelley says
Hoooray! I hope everyone enjoys it! If you get a chance – send me a picture of the cake! I would love to see it! Email me at [email protected] 🙂
Lynn says
How much does this recipe make because I would most likely double it. Thank you.
Kelley says
I believe it made a little over 8 ounces of lemon cream.
Michele says
Holy YUM! Made this for our lemon poppyseed pancakes this morning and it was delicious! I couldn’t stop licking the spoon. Thanks for the recipe.
Kelley says
Yay!! So glad to hear it!!
Sparks says
Getting old my tuchis. When your kids are looking forward to a day free of their kids to take you shopping, then you can >think< you're getting old, maybe. Going to try this later today since I have a bag of fresh Costco lemons in the cold drawer.
Kelley says
Hope you enjoy!
Eden Passante says
This looks so perfect to pair with a scone! Love lemon anything, so I’m all about this!!
Kelley says
Thanks Eden! It would be great on a scone!
Anna says
This recipe sounds so yummy! May have to give it a try…make some pancakes and use Lemon Cream instead of syrup (although I do LUV my pure maple syrup!). However, that won’t happen today. I’m a Fibromite & have been down for a few days due to storms in the area (and some very loud thunder booms to close to home!)…but I’m on the mend. Need to get the kitchen in order & work on laundry and then it’s pancakes & Lemon Cream! YUM-O!
Kelley says
It’s perfect on pancakes! So glad you are on the mend as well! Hope you enjoy the recipe Anna!
Mary says
Have to try your Lemon Cream! Someone I know loves all things Lemon! p.s. love your moments with your Mom… I lost mine as a young girl… just saying?
Kelley says
Hope you enjoy Mary! And yes, moments with my mom are invaluable!
Nancy says
This looks wonderful. Do you have a recipe for raspberry cream??????
Kelley says
I do not, yet! I will see what I can come up with soon.
Rita Beverley says
G’day Kelley,
saying hi from down under (Sydney, Australia).
your recipe sounds delish and looks easier to make than lemon curd.
loved reading about your mum and daughter shopping day. my sister and I have days like that with our mum, she’s in her early 80’s and every moment we spend with her is treasured.
regards Rita
Kelley says
Hi Rita! I like the consistency of the lemon cream over lemon curd. And I agree – every moment together with family should be treasured! Tell your mum hello from Texas for me!
Melanie says
This stuff is great! I may try whipping the cream until stiff before folding it in as a pie filling. It is amazing as it is though!
Kelley says
SO glad you liked it Melanie! Let me know how it turns out as a pie filling! (Great idea!)
Tatia Randolph says
So, no mention of scones here. I’m hoping they will be good with scones for my tea parties. Must admit I got teary-eyed about the mom part. Just got to spend 10 days visiting my young adult daughter who lives across the country. Haven’t seen my own mom in a couple of years due to circumstances and am looking forward to seeing her soon. I so miss those moments with my mom and daughters. Sometimes we just call and have tea together over the phone.
Tatia Randolph says
Lemon cream, scones and tea will be great for those mother-daughter moments.
Kelley says
I bet it goes great with scones Tatia! I hope you enjoy the lemon cream and the time with family! 🙂
Sara says
This was excellent! I made it for a cheesecake topping. Divine! Not a fan of chewy rind though so I will use lemon essential oil next time and omit that.
Kelley says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I bet it was so good on top of the cheesecake!
Linda says
Made it and it is delicious. However, I did not need to whisk it for 10 minutes but 6 minutes to have a pudding like consistency.
Kelley says
That’s awesome! So glad you enjoyed! And thank you for the feedback on the whisking!
Donna says
Can you use half and half instead of whipping cream?
Kelley says
Hey Donna! I would not suggest it since half and half has a thinner consistency. I have not tried but my guess is that it wouldn’t be as thick with the half and half. I hope that helps!